Thermostat question

amazon prime members could get one in next morning for 3.99 shipping - just saying. But yes, the bigger answer would be go get a dimmer and work with what you have till a t-stat can be acquired to get the animal heated. My point was to simply ease the hate on hydrofarms. They are fine with a good IR gun.

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

The specs of the probe are 2ºC up or down then there is 3º of hysteresis and on the top is still backlash. I would not recommend one for everyday use with out something accurate (1º+/-) to replace the readout. It is a silly side point to the OP problem unless there is one in a local store waiting days or weeks with snakes at 70º is unacceptable period. If a rheostat or any t-stat is available locally that can be picked up TODAY advising them to order something is plain irresponsible. Snakes cannot be with out heat for weeks at a time.

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This. OP your smartest move is to run out to your local big chain pet store and get a simple reptiles specific T-stat or rheostat. I posted a link to one at Petsmart up a few posts ago. It will hold you over until you can get a proper thermostat.